Pre-primary Content Descriptions - Movement and Physical Activity
Movement skills
Introduce fundamental movement skills:
Body management
- static balance (one foot)
- climb
- line walk
Locomotor
- run
- hop
- gallop
Object control
- underarm throw
- underarm roll
- catch
WAPHEPMM1
Apply fine and gross motor skills, play, and structured activities in increasingly complex patterns
WAPHEPMM2
Movement skills combining elements of effort, space and time
WAPHEPMM3
For example:
- awareness of space
- ways to move in different playing spaces, including in natural environments
Understanding movement
Ways in which safe and active play, and regular physical activity keep individuals healthy and well
WAPHEPMU1
Rules when participating in physical activities
WAPHEPMU2
For example:
- use of boundaries
- safe use of appropriate equipment
- responding to a whistle and/or commands/instructions
Interpersonal skills
Cooperation skills when participating in physical activities, including partners, small groups and whole class
WAPHEPMI1
For example:
- taking turns and sharing roles during physical activities
- sharing equipment fairly